US Launches Expanded Iran Sanctions as Hormuz Mediation Advances and Oil Prices Fall

Announced new sanctions against 60 individuals, entities, and vessels, warned countries trading with Iran risk exclusion from the dollar-based financial system, and stated no one is above the reach of US sanctions.

““Queremos deixar claro que ninguém está acima do alcance das sanções dos EUA”” pt

Said that Pakistan's army chief delivered a US message to Iran, the main objective of which appeared to be restarting the stalled political process.

“"Ao que parece, o objetivo principal era retomar o processo político paralisado"” pt

Described the exchange of ideas in Tehran as very constructive.

“"Tivemos uma troca de ideias muito construtiva"” pt

Described the new sanctions as an 'economic D-Day' and announced measures targeting key sources of Iran's revenue, including its oil and gas industry, while calling on countries to cut economic ties with Tehran.

Said that Iran seems to have much less room than in previous years to simply work around sanctions.

““The main point is that Iran seems to have much less room than it did in previous years to simply work around sanctions””

Described the sanctions as mostly incremental, part of an effort to intimidate remaining trading partners, and noted that the suspension of broad exceptions will affect Iranians, not just the regime.

““Today’s sanctions are mostly incremental, but are part of trying to intimidate remaining trading partners into cutting ties [with Iran]””

Warned that if sanctions provoke Iranian retaliation against Gulf shipping, Americans could feel the impact quickly through gasoline, diesel, airfares, freight costs, and inflation.

““If sanctions provoke Iranian retaliation against Gulf shipping, materially reduce oil exports, or cause insurers and shipping companies to avoid the region, then Americans could feel it very quickly through gasoline, diesel, airfares, freight costs and ultimately inflation””

Announces Operation Economic Outcast, describing it as the single greatest financial offensive ever against Iran, and warns that banks and businesses refusing to cooperate will share in Iran's isolation.

“"No one is above the reach of US sanctions," he told reporters.”

Warns that if any countries surrounding Iran join the Americans in their economic war, not a drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

“"if any countries surrounding Iran join the Americans in their economic war, not a drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf and the strait of Hormuz".”

Dismisses the sanctions announcement as a political show intended to intimidate Iran's neighbors, comparing it unfavorably to Trump's earlier maximum pressure policy which failed.

Argues that Washington calculates the status quo imposes greater costs on Iran than on the US, leading Trump to believe time is working in America's favor, but warns that Iran is likely to escalate if sanctions begin seriously hurting.

“"The result, in Washington's view, is a status quo that imposes greater costs on Iran than on the United States," Parsi told Al Jazeera.”

States that a comprehensive UAE financial and trade cutoff may be the most consequential economic action of this war for Iran, potentially exceeding the impact of the US embargo.

“"may be the most consequential economic action of this war for Iran".”

Describes the UAE as an outlier in the Gulf that is furious with Iran after taking a beating during the conflict, and does not expect Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Oman to follow its lead in cutting ties.

“"The Emiratis are furious with Iran and they have taken a beating from Iran over the last few months," Mabon told Al Jazeera.”

Notes that recent diplomatic activity, including a visit to Tehran by Oman's foreign minister, shows a willingness from mediating parties to pull both the US and Iran back to a diplomatic track.

“"shows that there is a willingness from the mediating parties to try to pull both the US and Iran back to a diplomatic track".”

warned of the toughest sanctions in history and that countries must choose between the US and Iran.

“You’re either with us or against us. If you insist on doing business with them – either transferring money, buying oil, doing seaborne ship transport – then the US Treasury and the US government, they will put its full might and force towards enforcing against you.”

pushed back against sanctions, saying they do not help solve the issue.

“Imposing sanctions and pressuring do not help to solve the issue. China calls on relevant parties to take responsible measures and solve the issues through diplomatic and political means.”

described the US announcement as an assertion of extraterritorial sovereignty and erosion of sovereignty.

“The end result would be the complete erosion of sovereignty as the foundational basis of the UN-based inter-State system, and a recipe for an abysmal return to full-scale classic colonialism.”

warned that any country participating in US sanctions will be regarded as an enemy and threatened retaliation.

“Any country that takes part in imposing economic restrictions on us will be regarded as an enemy... Of course, we will first negotiate with them. We will hold talks and tell them to step aside and distance themselves from the United States. But if they do not act, we will strike. We will target that country’s interests.”

announced the 'most crushing economic operation' against Iran and threatened sanctions on any country providing a lifeline to Iran.

“ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences.”

said Gulf countries cannot change geography and must live with Iran.

“Ultimately, Gulf countries can’t change geography. They have to live and work alongside Iran... They don’t want the instability that would come from the fall of the Islamic Republic [of Iran].”

said the new measures were 'bound to fail'.

“We have seen this movie before. Same bull. Different bullies.”

said it would be very difficult for Trump to pull off the pressure campaign without multilateral coordination.

“Trump is trying to unilaterally assert the kind of coordinated sanctions that traditionally has taken multilateral coordination, and that means getting on board China, Russia, the P5 of the UN Security Council.”

said Trump intends to stabilise ties with China, so Beijing aims for a temporary truce with Washington.

“Trump intends to stabilise the ties with China, so [this would happen] as Beijing aims to have a temporary truce with Washington.”

Announced sanctions targeting Iranian military personnel responsible for weapons procurement and networks supplying Iran's military and missile programs, including entities that gathered information to target US forces and allies, and called on the international community to join in holding involved parties accountable.

“"عقوبات تستهدف عسكريين إيرانيين مسؤولين عن شراء الأسلحة وشبكة مشتريات تمد البرامج العسكرية والصاروخية الإيرانية بالإمدادات"” ar

States that Washington seeks to impose the largest economic isolation in history on Tehran.

“"واشنطن تسعى إلى فرض أكبر عزلة اقتصادية في التاريخ على طهران".” ar

Identifies Iraq as among the countries most exposed to the sanctions campaign alongside China, Russia, Turkey, and India, and warns that the difficulty of controlling Iranian economic influence inside Iraq may expose Baghdad to sanctions.

“"العراق يبدو من بين الدول الأكثر عرضة لتداعيات الحملة، إلى جانب الصين وروسيا وتركيا والهند".” ar

Identifies four channels through which US pressure can reach the Iraqi economy—gas, electricity, oil, and banks—and warns that Iraq's compliance with sanctions would lead Iran to block Iraqi oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

“"التزام العراق بالعقوبات وقطع علاقاته الاقتصادية مع إيران سيدفع طهران إلى منع البواخر التي تحمل النفط العراقي من المرور".” ar

States that Iraq faces difficult regional circumstances and that the closure of Hormuz poses a major challenge.

“"العراق يواجه ظروفا إقليمية صعبة، وإن إغلاق هرمز يشكل تحديا كبيرا".” ar

said Iraq is among the countries most exposed to the American campaign, alongside China, Russia, Turkey and India.

identified four points of pressure: gas, electricity, oil and banks affecting Iraq's economy.

said Iraq faces difficult regional conditions and that Hormuz closure is a major challenge.

“إن العراق يواجه ظروفا إقليمية صعبة، وإن إغلاق هرمز يشكل تحديا كبيرا” ar

Announced Operation Economic Outcast as an unprecedented economic campaign to cut Iran off from the global financial system, warned of a 'zero-leakage' policy, and stated that Iran faces a choice between complete global isolation and a path back to normalcy.

““Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone””

States that US sanctions against Iran are unilateral, supports mediation efforts to resolve the crisis, calls for the Strait of Hormuz to return to its pre-crisis state, emphasizes the necessity of freedom of navigation, and rejects Iran's attempt to involve regional countries when attacked by a third party.

“"Le sanzioni statunitensi contro l'Iran sono unilaterali e sosteniamo gli sforzi di mediazione volti a risolvere la crisi"” it

States that China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

“"Abbiamo già dichiarato molte volte che ci opponiamo fermamente alle sanzioni unilaterali illegali", ha spiegato Lin, aggiungendo che la Cina "adotterà tutte le misure necessarie per salvaguardare fermamente i propri diritti e interessi legittimi".” it

Announced punishing sanctions on countries and entities doing business with Iran, described the campaign as 'economic asphyxiation,' and warned that no one is above the reach of US sanctions.

““Let there be no ambiguity as to the position of the United States. An economic engagement of any kind with this murderous regime will expose those responsible to the full reach of American power.””

Acknowledged economic shortages and stressed that Iran should end the war now while it is in a position of strength.

Said Iran will not be able to sustain its security without a strong economy and claimed Iran's trading partners do not take US statements seriously.

““No matter how much military power we have, if people are hungry and we don't have financial circulation, economic growth and domestic production, we will not endure.””

Kicks off Operation Economic Outcast by blacklisting more than 60 Iran-linked targets, says every country has a defined timeline to shut down identified activities, and insists no one is above the reach of US sanctions while declining to name specific countries or deadlines.

“"Every country has a defined timeline to shut down activities we have identified," he said.”

Described the measures as the single greatest financial offensive ever against Iran, which would tighten the noose and block every potential source of revenue.

“"the single greatest financial offensive ever"”

Stated that Tehran is fully prepared for the sanctions, predicted they would lead to another defeat for the US, and said Iran has its own tools and knows how to play the game.

“"The government is and was ready and has a two-year plan to manage these events"”

Stated that China is firmly opposed to illegal unilateral sanctions and that economic pressure tactics would not help resolve problems.

Cast doubt on the effectiveness of the sanctions, saying the direct impact on Iran's energy revenues will be a damp squib due to the existing naval blockade.

“"With the renewed US naval blockade already strangling Iran's oil exports, the direct impact of 'economic D-Day' on Iran's energy revenues will be somewhat of a damp squib"”

Said that China is generally against unilateral sanctions and that putting economic pressure on Tehran does not work because the regime is willing to absorb any pain and pass it onto its people.

“"Generally, the Chinese are against unilateral sanctions"”

announced the measures and said no one is above US sanctions, but did not name China.

said China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and will take necessary measures to safeguard its rights.

said China opposes unilateral sanctions and that they will not work.

said it's hard to imagine the Trump administration imposing truly tough sanctions on China in the coming weeks due to the upcoming Xi-Trump summit.

said the conflict is now a war of attrition and that China's cooperation is key.

acknowledges that problems have multiplied while income has decreased, and suggests ending the war.

“مشکلات چند برابر شده، در حالی که درآمدمان هم کاهش یافته است” fa

says no decision has been made to resume negotiations with the US.

argues Iran wants to implement the June MoU's clauses that give it a role in managing Hormuz, and that Tehran is waiting for US political costs to rise.

believes Trump is more concerned about being able to present an agreement as a victory, and that Hormuz control is part of Iranian deterrence.

said the move will increase Pakistan's strategic importance and make it a trade corridor hub.

“اس اقدام سے پاکستان کی سٹریٹجک اہمیت میں اضافہ ہو گا اور پاکستان خطے میں تجارتی راہداری اور لاجسٹکس حب بننے کی جانب گامزن ہو گا۔” ur

said the decision was made after consulting the US and that it will increase bilateral trade.

said transit is similar to Afghanistan and will not trigger US sanctions.

“ایران کو دی جانے والی یہ تجارتی راہداری انہی شرائط کے تحت ہو گی، جو افغانستان یا کسی بھی دوسرے لینڈ لاک ملک پر لاگو ہوتی ہیں۔” ur

Stated that the United States will launch the largest economic isolation campaign in history, demanding that countries choose sides in their trade relations with Iran.

Warns that if sanctions provoke Iranian retaliation against Gulf shipping, materially reduce oil exports, or cause insurers and shipping companies to avoid the region, Americans could feel it very quickly through gasoline, diesel, airfares, freight costs, and ultimately inflation.

“"If sanctions provoke Iranian retaliation against Gulf shipping, materially reduce oil exports, or cause insurers and shipping companies to avoid the region, then Americans could feel it very quickly through gasoline, diesel, airfares, freight costs and ultimately inflation," John Deal, managing director of capital markets at Post Oak Group investment bank, told Al Jazeera.”

States that the US must correct its tone and approach in interacting with Iran because relying on coercion and bullying will only complicate processes.

Claims that Iran's trading partners have made clear through media and direct messages that they do not take the US sanctions statements into account.

“"Iran's trading partners, both in the media and through messages sent to us, have made it clear that they don't take these statements into account anywhere."”

States that Iran is fully prepared for the US sanctions, which cannot cut off Iran's financial lifelines, and warns that Iran's defense is no longer defensive and enemies should wait for an attack.

“"Naturally, the enemies intend to launch an economic terrorist attack on us, but we also have our own tools and know how to play the game. Our defense is no longer so defensive; the enemies should wait for an attack," Madanizadeh told state television.”

States that Iran will regard any country's participation in or support for America's economic war against the Iranian people as an act of war.

Vows heavy blows to US vital interests and energy chokepoints if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.

Explains that Iran could respond to escalating US pressure by leveraging its military deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz, where thousands of sea mines and anti-ship missiles give it substantial leverage, and its newly institutionalized control mechanism through the Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority.

“"Thousands of sea mines and anti-ship missiles cover the entire strait, giving Iran substantial military leverage over this vital waterway," Li explained, adding that "the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority has adopted a 'one vessel, one inspection' system, transforming what were previously temporary measures into a routine and institutionalized mechanism of control."”

Argues that the latest US economic measures represent not a new approach but a retreat back to a strategy Washington has pursued for years, and warns the move is unlikely to bring stability as Iran will not sit by and do nothing.

“"not a new approach" or "a shift in strategy," but rather "a retreat back to a strategy" that Washington has pursued for years.”

States that the Middle East conflict with Iran is now a big driver of US inflation because energy goes into every facet of the US economy, and the longer the conflict continues, the bigger the effect on inflation.

“"what's happening in the Middle East, the conflict with Iran, is now a big driver of what's happening on inflation because, as you know, energy goes into every facet of the US economy, and the longer that conflict, the more turmoil there is. The longer it goes on, the bigger effect it ends up having on the US economy and on inflation."”

Says the market is reacting to developments surrounding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with hopes for progress in Iran-Oman talks triggering selling, though uncertainty is limiting further losses.

“"The market continues to react to developments surrounding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and hopes for progress in talks between Iran and Oman have triggered selling. That said, uncertainty over the outlook has prompted bargain buying, limiting further losses, and prices are likely to remain range-bound for the time being."”

Asked why he stopped short of penalizing Iran directly or naming targeted countries, he asked why he would want to blow up the global financial system.

“"Why would I want to blow up the global financial system?"”

Says US pressure has raised the costs and risks of financial dealings with Iran, forcing Iraqi institutions to improve compliance, but hasn't broken Iraq's economic ties with Iran. Notes Iraq's vulnerability comes less from the scale of its trade with Iran and more from its dependence on continued access to the US-led financial architecture.

“"Countries such as China or Turkey have larger economies and more room to absorb pressure. Iraq has fewer alternatives and significantly less financial resilience. Its vulnerability comes less from the scale of its trade with Iran and more from its dependence on continued access to the US-led financial architecture."”

Says Iraq has long been an effective sanctions-evasion route for Iran, and as Iran's connections with the international financial system are squeezed further, existing vulnerabilities will be exploited to a greater extent. Suggests an approach based on incentives rather than punitive measures could be more effective.

“"As Iran's connections with the international financial system are squeezed further, existing vulnerabilities will find themselves exploited to a greater extent. In that regard, Iraq, its banking system and its informal financial sector can expect to face mounting challenges."”

Expresses hope that the countries would soon announce a temporary joint navigation corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, with a permanent solution to follow.

“"soon announce" the temporary corridor in the strait.”

Claims on Truth Social that all mines have been removed or detonated from the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and warns Iran that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed under a zero tolerance policy.

“"all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz".”

Describes Field Marshal Munir's visit as highly fruitful and says it produced highly valuable diplomatic achievements.

“"highly fruitful" and saying it had produced "highly valuable diplomatic achievements".”

said countries doing business with Iran will be given time to comply, otherwise they will be excluded from the dollar system.

Announced new sectoral sanctions targeting five of Iran's most vital lifelines exploited in other countries: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

“"The new sectoral sanctions determinations issued today target five of Iran's most vital lifelines that it exploits in other countries: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping."”

Said significant progress has been made in talks focused on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and efforts to secure a path to peace, expressing hope the momentum will help pave the way for lasting peace.

“"We remain hopeful that this momentum will help pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region."”

Vowed retaliation against expanded US sanctions, saying Tehran had its own tools and knew how to play the game.

“"own tools and know how to play the game."”

Stated China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests.

“"China has already stated many times that it firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions. China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests."”

Announced the dissolution of the SDF and its full integration into Syrian state institutions, citing a new phase of peace and participation in building a new Syria.

“"Today, circumstances have changed, and the country has entered a new phase, one of peace and participation in building a new Syria."”

Said he hoped the two countries would soon announce a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, with future management and a permanent solution to follow.

“"soon announce"”

Stated the Secret Service is aware of a video aired by an Iranian state broadcaster that appeared to threaten Barron Trump and investigates anything perceived as a threat toward protectees.

“"The US Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees."”

Described new US sanctions on Iran as a unilateral move, stated it is focused on finding a diplomatic resolution, and rejected Iran's attempt to drag regional countries into the war.

Reported at least 20 seafarers and port workers were killed, 35 wounded, and one remained missing in the Gulf and nearby waters since the start of the Iran war, with 68 incidents confirmed.

Unveils a new phase of Washington's economic campaign targeting five economic lifelines—digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping—and warns that any entity facilitating money laundering for Iran will be removed from the US dollar-based financial system.

“"Any entity that facilitates money laundering for Iran will be removed from the US dollar-based financial system," Bessent said. "The countdown starts now."”

Expresses skepticism that the new US measures will produce a fundamental strategic shift, arguing their principal effects are likely to be psychological and could deepen polarization while encouraging the state to reduce subsidies, and warns the broader consequence may be an even larger and less controlled underground economy.

“"Their principal effects are likely to be psychological, intensifying inflationary expectations," Salavati said.”

Said those who continue trading with Iran risk being excluded from the international financial system, but refused to reveal when sanctions would take effect and said those affected would be given time to comply.

“"The final stage begins today."” es

Asserted that Iran is completely prepared for the sanctions and predicted another defeat for Washington, emphasizing that neither China nor Russia have accepted the US measures.

“"otra derrota"” es

Expresses fear about an uncertain future, saying prices are increasingly high and many things are no longer affordable, feeling poorer every day.

“"Sin duda todos estamos atemorizados. El futuro siempre ha sido incierto, pero ahora lo es aún más. Los precios cada vez son más altos, todo es caro y hay muchas cosas que ya no compramos porque no nos alcanza el dinero. Siento que cada día somos más pobres."” es

Describes the situation as psychological warfare, with daily price increases and declining sales, fearing things will worsen if gasoline prices rise. Reports sales have decreased 45% since February 28.

“"Es una guerra psicológica sobre nosotros. Hay mucho temor de que la situación se complique. Los precios suben a diario, las ventas son menores cada vez, y posiblemente todo será peor si finalmente aumentan el precio de la gasolina."” es

Wonders how she will survive, noting almost no one visits Iran and travel packages for locals to Europe have disappeared.

“"Yo me pregunto cómo voy a sobrevivir."” es

Mocked the US announcement by sharing a message comparing Scott Bessent's statement that the final stage begins today with George W. Bush's premature victory declaration in Iraq in 2003.

announced the campaign and warned that any entity facilitating money laundering for Iran will be removed from the dollar system.

Announced expanded secondary sanctions to sever every economic lifeline sustaining Iran, vowing that any entity facilitating money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system.

“"Around the globe, our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone. We are going to hold everyone accountable, and this is economic asphyxiation of this regime."”

Predicted another defeat for Washington on the economic front, stating the government has been waiting for these plans and has a two-year plan to manage these events.

“"We've been waiting for these plans for a long time, and the government is and was ready and has a two-year plan to manage these events."”

Said the latest US threats were an admission of military defeat, questioning why there is a need for the largest financial invasion in history if Washington had achieved its goals.

“"Is this a victory or an admission of America's defeat?"”

Expressed doubt that people can really take the economic pressure much longer.

“"I don't think people can really take this much longer."”

described the insurance market as 'on a roller coaster' tracking oil prices and attacks, with rates rising after fresh strikes.

“on a roller coaster”

stated that war risk insurance remains available and that owners are choosing not to transit on safety grounds.

condemned attacks on commercial shipping and urged de-escalation.

Described the new sanctions as economic D-Day and the final game, stating the aim is to cut off every economic lifeline until Tehran stands alone, and that countries continuing to support Iran have been given firm deadlines to cease activities or face unilateral Treasury action.

“"Başkan Donald Trump, dünya liderleriyle İran rejimiyle etkileşimlerini durdurmaları için telefon görüşmeleri yapıyor. Belirlenen faaliyetlerin durdurulması için her ülkeye kesin bir süre tanındı. Harekete geçmezlerse, Hazine Bakanlığı'nın yetkileri çerçevesinde tek taraflı adımlar atacağız."” tr

Said the US threat of sanctions against countries trading with Iran would further increase tension and would not be in any party's interest.

Threatened to target the interests of regional countries assisting the US economic war, vowing to close the Persian Gulf like the Strait of Hormuz and not allow a single drop of oil to pass through the region.

Threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with the US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the US would raze the country, and declares his number one goal is ensuring Iran cannot have nuclear weapons in any way.

“"Eğer Umman yolumuza çıkarsa, onları yerle bir ederiz".” tr

Responded to a question about whether Chinese banks could be targeted by the new sanctions by saying no one is outside the reach of US sanctions.

“"nadie está fuera del alcance de las sanciones estadounidenses."” es

Declared that Iran has been waiting for these plans for a long time and the government is prepared with a two-year plan to manage these events, anticipating another defeat for Washington.

“"Hemos estado esperando estos planes durante mucho tiempo, y el gobierno está y estaba preparado, y tiene un plan de dos años para gestionar estos eventos."” es

Warned that China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests, stating that economic war and maximum pressure do not help resolve problems and will only fuel further conflicts. Emphasized that cooperation between China and Iran has always developed within the framework of international law and should not be interfered with or interrupted.

“"China tomará todas las medidas necesarias para salvaguardar firmemente sus derechos e intereses. La guerra económica y la máxima presión no ayudan a resolver los problemas. Solo van a alimentar aún más los conflictos. La tarea urgente es facilitar la desescalada de la situación y volver cuanto antes al camino del diálogo y la negociación. La cooperación entre China e Irán siempre se desarrolló en el marco del derecho internacional y no debería ser interferida ni interrumpida."” es

Said it remains to be seen whether the US is bluffing or seriously considering imposing secondary sanctions on China, and that China will defend its national interests without hesitation if the US acts, accusing Washington of trying to shift responsibility and blame China for its own failure.

“"hay que esperar para ver si esto es solo un farol o si [Estados Unidos] está pensando seriamente en imponer sanciones secundarias a China. Si lo hacen, por supuesto que China va a defender sus intereses nacionales sin dudarlo... ya lo hicimos durante la primera ronda el año pasado."” es

Said China is deeply interested in encouraging the parties in the US-Iran conflict to find a solution, noting that restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz are already straining the entire global economy. Added that China does not want to be involved in a fight between the US and Iran but is aware that if the Hormuz dilemma continues, it will be more dangerous for China, whose main oil imports come from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, not Iran.

“"Desde la perspectiva china, no queremos vernos involucrados en una pelea entre Estados Unidos e Irán. Por otro lado, también somos muy conscientes de que si el dilema del estrecho de Ormuz continúa, también será más peligroso para China. Las principales importaciones petroleras chinas no vienen de Irán, sino de Arabia Saudita e Irak."” es

said the US will crush Iran's economy and bring it to collapse.

“اقتصاد این حکومت آدمکش را در هم میکوبیم و آن را به فروپاشی میرسانیم” fa

said the US Navy can continue the blockade for an indefinite period.

announced a campaign of economic war and isolation on an unprecedented scale.

“جنگ و انزوای اقتصادی در مقیاسی بیسابقه” fa

confirmed that Iran's oil exports have stopped.

“صادرات نفت ایران در حال حاضر متوقف شده است” fa

described the economic sanctions as 'economic terrorism' and 'crimes against humanity'.

“مصداق «تروریسم اقتصادی» و «جنایت علیه بشریت»” fa

said Russia is ready to support mediation efforts for Iran and the Middle East if asked, and advocates a broader regional security system.

“Россия в случае обращения готова поддержать посреднические усилия как на треке завершения агрессии против Ирана, так и в более широком плане поддержания стабильности на Ближнем Востоке, в том числе в рамках продвигаемой нами обновленной концепции безопасности в Персидском заливе” ru

said Russia's Gulf security proposals remain relevant but face a lack of trust between parties.

Announces an 'economic onslaught' against Iran's financial connections, targeting five sectors and giving countries a 'cure period' before penalties take effect.

“"Why would I want to blow up the global financial system? We believe that it is important to level set and give people a cure period, but they should know that that will move very quickly and that we are serious."”

States the United States could maintain the naval blockade indefinitely.

Unveils expanded sanctions measures but stops short of the most punishing options, declining to give a timeline or identify which countries may be targeted, saying he would give them time to comply.

States that Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir delivered a message from the US to Iran, and that the main goal seemed to be reviving the stopped political process.

“"It seems the main goal was to revive the stopped political process," he told ISNA news agency.”

States that neither China nor Russia have accepted the US measures and predicts that other countries will resist them.

Repeats assertions that all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated and warns Iran that any ship or boat placing new mines will be destroyed.

announced the economic campaign and warned that any entity supporting Iran will face consequences.

said Iran has prepared measures to deal with the pressures and that the sanctions will fail.

warned that if economic war continues, no drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf and Hormuz.

thanked Trump for the sanctions, saying they rightly exact a heavy price from the cruel dictatorship.

Declares 'Operation Economic Outcast' to foreclose every option available to the Iranian regime, using a 'zero leakage approach' that has mapped every node, facilitator, and network Iran uses to evade sanctions.

“"Iran now faces a very clear choice, with only two paths before them: complete global isolation and a subsistence economy, or a path back to normalcy with an opportunity to rejoin the global economy."”

said the US must adhere to its commitments and correct its tone.

said Iran is following implementation of the MoU and the US must comply.

“نتابع تنفيذ شروط مذكرة التفاهم، وعلى الولايات المتحدة الالتزام بتعهداتها بموجب المذكرة.” ar

told Munir that Tehran will continue internal consultations and provide a response soon.

said the visit was fruitful and results will become clear soon.

“خلافاً لبعض التكهنات الإعلامية غير الصحيحة، كانت زيارة المشير عاصم منير، قائد جيش باكستان الصديقة، إلى إيران مثمرة للغاية وحافلة بإنجازات دبلوماسية بالغة القيمة، وستتضح نتائجها قريباً.” ar

carried a US offer to Iran to lift the blockade and sanctions in exchange for opening Hormuz.

Describes the sanctions as an 'unprecedented' step aimed at closing Iran's economic pathways abroad, stating the US armed forces have already 'prepared the foundation.'

Announces 'Operation Economic Outcast' to sever and isolate all economic ties with countries conducting business with Iran, warning that entities facilitating money laundering for Iran will be removed from the US dollar system.

“"We are level-setting with every country to tell them our expectations. We know who they are. They know who they are, so when the hammer of US Treasury actions falls upon them, they will have no one to blame but themselves."”

States the Iranian government is fully prepared for an economic war and predicts the US will fail.

“"The government is fully prepared for this economic war. You will fail this time too."”

Declares he will make the Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran.

“"After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."”

Announces new measures against Iran but refrains from imposing the toughest sanctions, warning that countries continuing trade with Iran risk being expelled from the dollar-dependent global financial system.

States Iran is fully prepared for US sanctions, possesses its own tools, and that Iran's defense is no longer merely defensive.

“"Naturally, the enemies want to launch economic terrorist attacks against us. But we also have our own tools and we know how to play this game. Our defense is no longer just defensive; we do not have to wait for enemy attacks."” bn

Warns that if Iran's infrastructure is threatened, major strikes will be launched on US vital interests and critical energy supply routes.

Warns that countries doing business with Iran will face secondary sanctions.

claims the Strait of Hormuz has been demined and warns Iran not to plant more mines.

Announces a new sanctions package targeting Iran's trading partners in key sectors including gold, technology, digital assets, aviation, and maritime transport, threatening to expel non-compliant countries from the dollar system.

“"L'Iran fait face à un choix très clair avec seulement deux chemins possibles : un isolement total et une économie de subsistance ou un retour vers la normalité avec la possibilité de rejoindre l'économie mondiale."” fr

States the US threats will result in a new defeat for Washington and that Tehran has a two-year plan to counter the sanctions.

Denounces the sanctions as 'economic war' that does not solve problems, only intensifies tensions, destabilizes global economic and financial order, and harms the legitimate rights and interests of other countries.

“"Les pressions maximales exercées dans le cadre d'une guerre économique ne règlent en rien les problèmes. Elles ne font qu'attiser les tensions et les conflits, provoquer des effets de contagion, déstabiliser l'ordre économique et financier mondial et porter atteinte aux droits et intérêts légitimes des autres pays."” fr

Argues the sanctions announcement is an admission of weakness, as months of bombing have failed, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Trump is making announcements primarily to please US public opinion ahead of midterm elections.

“"Regardons les choses telles qu'elles sont. Des mois de bombardements n'ont pas porté leurs fruits. Le gouvernement de Téhéran est toujours debout. Le détroit d'Ormuz est toujours fermé, la population toujours tyrannisée."” fr

Announces new sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners, declaring an 'economic D-Day' and warning that any economic engagement with Iran will expose those responsible to the full force of American power.

“"Jede Art von wirtschaftlichem Engagement mit diesem mörderischen Regime wird die Verantwortlichen der vollen Wucht der amerikanischen Macht aussetzen."” de

Dismisses the US threats, stating that no one believes the saber-rattling and that Iran's trading partners have communicated they attach no importance to these statements.

“"Irans Handelspartner haben uns - sowohl öffentlich als auch auf privatem Wege - mitgeteilt, dass sie diesen Äußerungen keinerlei Bedeutung beimessen."” de

Prophesies a new defeat for the US and states Tehran has a two-year plan to counter the sanctions.

“"Teheran habe einen 'Zweijahresplan', um den Sanktionen zu begegnen."” de

States that increased economic pressure will not end the war and that sanctions can further intensify differences and conflicts and disrupt global economic development and financial stability.

“"Sanktionen könnten 'die Differenzen und Konflikte weiter verschärfen und die globale wirtschaftliche Entwicklung sowie die Finanzstabilität stören'."” de

Warns that any escalation of the situation will undoubtedly have consequences.

“"Jede Eskalation dieser Situation wird zweifellos Konsequenzen nach sich ziehen."” de

Warns Tehran will consider any country's support for the sanctions as an act of war and will retaliate with devastating force, including targeting oil transport routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

Launched Operation Economic Outcast, calling it an economic onslaught against Iran's financial connections, with the objective to sever every economic lifeline sustaining the regime until Tehran stands alone.

“"Today, in that same spirit, we are launching an economic onslaught against Iran's financial connections around the globe. Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone."”

Stated that sanctions and pressure do not help resolve the Iran issue and called on relevant parties to take responsible actions and resolve the issue through political and diplomatic means.

“"Regarding the Iran issue, sanctions and pressure do not help resolve the problem. China calls on the relevant parties to take responsible actions and resolve the issue through political and diplomatic means."”

Said retaliation against the sanctions could take the form of land, sea, or air operations or cyber-attacks.

Said that after nearly six months without a military or diplomatic victory, Washington appears to be trying to accomplish through intensified economic strangulation what military force has so far failed to achieve, and Tehran is answering that zero-sum approach with one of its own.

“"After nearly six months without a military or diplomatic victory, Washington appears to be trying to accomplish through intensified economic strangulation what military force has so far failed to achieve. But Tehran is answering that zero-sum approach with one of its own."”

Said further military action was not off the table, stating the US is not foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran.

“"By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the strait of Hormuz or around Iran."”

Said the announcement of new economic sanctions signals that the war has brought the US no closer to eliminating Iran's nuclear program or crippling the regime, and while sanctions can be effective, it is highly unlikely they will produce a quick settlement favorable to the United States.

“"The announcement of new economic sanctions on Iran and those countries trading with it signals what is plain to all: this war has brought the United States no closer to eliminating Iran's nuclear programme or crippling the Iranian regime. But while sanctions can be effective, it is highly unlikely they will produce a quick settlement favourable to the United States."”

Claims the US will lead the Islamic Republic of Iran to collapse with the toughest sanctions in history and states that countries are either with the US or against it, demanding allies stop trading with Iran.

“"the US will lead the Islamic Republic of Iran to collapse with the toughest sanctions in history".”

States that China opposes unilateral sanctions lacking basis in international law and that military means, sanctions, and pressure tactics are not the solution.

States that repeating methods that have previously proven to fail will not produce different results, and argues that obliging or intimidating other countries to stop trade with Iran violates the most fundamental pillar of the UN charter regarding national sovereignty.

“"Repeating methods that have previously proven to fail will not produce any different results, except that it shows the extent to which America is hostile and spiteful towards each and every Iranian, because it knows very well that the effects of these sanctions will affect ordinary Iranian citizens."”

Warns Tehran would respond with earthquake-like retaliation if Washington proceeds with the proposed measures, and threatens that if Gulf countries join the economic war, not a drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

“"If the countries surrounding Iran join the Americans in their economic war, not a drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf and the strait of Hormuz," Rezaei said.”

Posts on social media that Iran is completely collapsing.

“"Iran is completely collapsing!!!"”

Dismisses the expected sanctions as a sign of US desperation, arguing the measures would fail to defeat Tehran and describing them as the same old plans.

Argues the sanctions announcement is not a measure against Iran but a claim of jurisdiction over the world, with every sovereign state as its real addressee, and that sovereignty itself is the target.

“"The announcement is not a measure against Iran. It is a claim of jurisdiction over the world, and every sovereign state on Earth is its real addressee. Iran is merely the occasion. The demand that no country allow its own banks, businesses, airports or ship registries to engage in lawful trade with another country is aimed at everyone else. Sovereignty itself is the target."”

Argues there is not a single new sanction and that the big fanfare about an economic war is really a public admission of a major step backward after failing militarily, with Washington stepping back to square one.

“"There isn't a single new sanction. Everything in Iran has been under primary and secondary sanctions since 2018. Since these sanctions failed to achieve the goals the US and Israel wanted, both sides turned to military action. The big fanfare about an 'economic war' is really just a public admission of a major step backward. After failing militarily, Washington is clearly stepping back to square one – the economy."”

Admits that Iran's crude exports have virtually stopped due to the US blockade.

“"virtually stopped".”

announced the campaign and said 'no one is above the reach of US sanctions'.

“no one is above the reach of US sanctions”

said India's bigger risks are higher oil prices, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.

“India’s bigger risks are higher oil prices, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, passed by the US Senate on August 7 by an 86–11 vote. If enacted, it could authorize tariffs of up to 100% against major buyers of Russian energy”

said transactions are exploring alternative jurisdictions, suggesting Turkey as an alternative.

“We are already seeing indications that transactions and payment mechanisms traditionally routed through the UAE are exploring alternative jurisdictions.”

Announces 'Operation Economic Outcast' as a 'zero-leakage' approach to sever every economic lifeline of the Tehran regime, warning that any economic engagement with Iran will expose those responsible to the full reach of American power.

“"We are launching an economic onslaught against Iran's financial connections around the globe. Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone."”